When people ask me what I do for a living, I sometimes go directly for the throat on shock value and tell complete strangers, “I wax vagina all day.” I do love the look of surprise when I blurt out the word vagina. Most people aren’t that...

I recently attended a seminar at the Chemeketa Small Business Development Center in downtown Salem. Before I get into the seminar, I have to say that the people here are fabulous. They have so many resources for small businesses; I can’t even begin to tell you about...

I have been a really bad blogger lately. I have neglected my February promise. I am deeply sorry. Seriously, it’s been nutty as usual. But nutty in a really great way. Business at Cherry City Waxworks has been steadily increasing, we have added 1 new amazing waxer,...

We have our 401(k)!!!! One of my goals when I started Cherry City Waxworks was I really wanted to use the business to empower women. There are a million ways that I can do that as a business owner: through great service, through creating a safe and positive atmosphere...

Mirriam-Webster defines indulge: to give free reign to; to take unrestrained pleasure in I love the word indulge. It just sounds decadent, even a little naughty. Indulge I don’t think we indulge ourselves enough, or for the right reasons. We feel we have to...

We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude. ~Cynthia Ozick We’re halfway through 2011 and I’ve been working on my business and marketing plans a lot. I’ve met with my business advisor and accountant, I’ve talked...